OH HB645

Requires Ohio to use zero-based budgeting for the state budget every 10 years, starting with the General Assembly convening in 2027 (then 2037, 2047, etc.)

Defines zero-based budgeting as a method that starts at zero and requires justification for all proposed appropriations based on expenditure purposes, without reference to prior year appropriations

Mandates the Director of Budget and Management to prepare budget request forms requiring agencies to submit estimates using zero-based budgeting during designated years

Requires the governor's budget submissions to the General Assembly to be based on zero-based budgeting principles during the designated 10-year intervals

Amends sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and creates new section 126.025 of the Ohio Revised Code to implement these requirements